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The NFL's regular season has ended, and three coaches and two general manager's have lost their jobs. Add to the search for coaches, Jim Harbaugh and the Niners agreed to part ways following four seasons and Doug Marrone opted out of his contract with the Bills.

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was fired, as was general manager John Idzik on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, after one of the most disappointing seasons in franchise history. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Coach Rex Ryan is fired after six seasons and general manager John Idzik after two. Says owner Woody Johnson: "Getting the Jets back on track is my top priority." (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Chicago Bears general manager Phil Emery looks down as he speaks at a news conference at Halas Hall on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Lake Forest, Ill. Emery lasted just three seasons with the Bears, who did not reach the postseason during that stretch. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Mike Smith, one day after the end of his second straight losing season. Smith won two NFC South titles with Atlanta but was 6-10 in 2014. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Jim Harbaugh will not fulfill the final season of his $25 million, five-year contract coaching the San Francisco 49ers that he signed in January 2011, reaching a mutual agreement with the team to part ways following a disappointing 8-8 campaign. Signed a deal to become the new coach at Michigan.

Doug Marrone exercised the opt-out clause in his contract and has stepped down as coach of the Buffalo Bills. The decision came as a surprise after Marrone led the Bills to a 9-7 finish in his second season in Buffalo. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)